New Kaysville City Power Outage & Communication System

Kaysville City Power has been working hard to rollout a new Outage Management System (OMS) by the end of 2023. Among other things, the OMS will provide residents with real-time notifications of when an outage occurs at their home, when crews have been dispatched and arrive on scene, and estimated restoration times. The OMS will also allow Kaysville Power to more quickly identify outages and pinpoint the locations and causes of outages to better service residents.

We are asking residents to update their contact information, including email and at least one phone number for each address or account in Kaysville. When the new OMS goes live, each mobile number in our records will receive a notification and an opportunity to opt in or out of future notifications. Of course, this can be changed at any time. To update your information, please call the City Offices at 801-546-1235 or visit www.kaysville.gov/update and complete the contact information form.  (Kaysville City will not sell, distribute or make this information available to any outside organizations or parties.)

Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention Month, also known as Suicide Awareness Month, is observed globally in September each year. Although it's important to note that mental health and suicide prevention efforts are ongoing and should be addressed throughout the year. 

Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to engage in conversations about suicide, mental health, and the importance of seeking help. It aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and encourages open dialogue. Suicide Prevention Month emphasizes the significance of checking in on friends, family members, and colleagues. Simple acts of kindness, supportive conversations, and offering a listening ear can make a significant difference in someone's life. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it's crucial to seek help immediately. Reach out to a mental health professional, a counselor, a helpline, or a trusted person in your life. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time to connect with a trained crisis counselor, or visit https://go.usa.gov/xyxGa.

September is Constitution Month

September 17, 2023 marks the two hundred and thirty-sixth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention. Recognizing the vital need for patriotism and education on the Constitution of the United States of America, the Utah State Legislature passed HB 179 in 2023 designating September as American Founders’ and Constitution Month. The results from a 2022 national survey showed that almost a third of Americans could not name a single enumerated right protected by the First Amendment and another 40% could name only one — usually freedom of speech.  Only 3% of Americans could name all five rights.  Additionally, a recent study showed that between 1998 and 2018, the percentage of Americans who think “patriotism is important” declined from 70 to 38 percent.

Utah’s HB 179 encourages citizens and organizations throughout the state to observe Constitution Month in September with a  particular focus on the following:   

(1) restoring a spirit of patriotism for our nation and state by flying our national flag and engaging in other patriotic activities; 
(2) educating ourselves about our U.S. Constitution;
(3) acknowledging and expressing gratitude to God for His hand in our nation’s origin and destiny. Then we will be entitled to the promise of the psalmist: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12);

As reiterated in HB 179, America’s Constitutional form of government is exceptional and unique and changed the course of history for the entire world, and it is essential that the rising generation and citizens of all ages understand our history and form of government so it can be honored and perpetuated. America is founded on moral principles, including the sovereignty of the people and the belief that all people are created equal and have unalienable rights bestowed upon them by their Creator. We are a nation under God as evidenced by our pledge of allegiance and a nation which puts its trust in God as evidenced by our national motto.  

We’re proud that Kaysville has a long history of valuing and celebrating patriotism as well as honoring the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to preserve and protect the rights and responsibilities embodied in the Constitution that we are so fortunate to have. May we all take time this month to study the Constitution and reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities which that privilege involves.